{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-nord-4-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T18:22:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus Nord 4 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Nord 4 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 95,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus Nord 4",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-4",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-4/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-11_29_37-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 95999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-01T04:12:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 89.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 90,
                "overall": 87.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "8 August 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.6 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "199.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 – Dust-tight and resistant to low-pressure water jets."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2772 × 1240 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 10-bit Up to 2150 nits Aqua Touch, Ultra HDR, ProXDR, Always-on Display support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X4 @ 2.8GHz 4× Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz 3× Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 732",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 OxygenOS 14.1 (Global) / ColorOS 14.1 (China) (4 major Android OS upgrades 6 years of security updates)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Supports Virtual RAM Expansion (uses internal storage to extend RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Sony LYT-600, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF 8 MP, Ultra-wide, 112° LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Gyro-EIS OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,500 mAh (typical), non-removable Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge (Approximately 1–100% in 28 minutes (manufacturer claim)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76\" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-nord-4",
        "margin": 9.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 66,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 96,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 89.2,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-4"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-4": 90,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 21,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,840 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus Nord 4 charges 33W faster.",
        "OnePlus Nord 4 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "OnePlus Nord 4 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Nord 4 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 4 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of OnePlus Nord 4 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 4 is listed at PKR 95,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord 4 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 4 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus Nord 4 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 4 leads on battery. OnePlus Nord 4 carries a 5500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 100W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord 4 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord 4 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}